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Practice Makes Presence
by Matt Sandoval
Practice Makes Presence is a podcast with discussions on mental health, social justice, and spirituality.Practice means that there is nothing conventional, standard, or predictable about your life. Your path is a grand journey where relationships with wise travelers can be both inspiring and encouraging. This growth takes work and support.Presence means that we accept that this moment is the only opportunity we have to embrace life. Our growth in wisdom and compassion begins with honoring our experience, the experiences of those around us, and finally the experiences of the world around us.The podcast is about thinking critically, growing authentically, and sharing wisdom intentionally. The podcast is not perfect, but with practice, we can all be more present in our lives and our communities. And that sounds perfect!
Episodes
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Ep 65 My Favorite Heresies
Heresies can get you in trouble, but so can some traditional ideas. In this episode, Matt discusses his favorite heresies about humanity, sin, morality, and divine perfection. [email protected] Song "Apollo" by Timely via Epidemic sound Support the show at Patreon.com/practicemakespresence.
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Ep. 64 Matt Visits the Bible Study for Progressives Podcast
In this episode from December 2020, Matt visits the Bible Study for Progressives podcast and talks with Rich Procida. Find Matt @mattyinaz on Twitter or [email protected] Song "Apollo" by Timely via Epidemic sound Support the show at Patreon.com/practicemakespresence.
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Ep. 63 He Takes Night Visitors
In this episode, Matt shares a sermon delivered on Trinity Sunday refelcting on John 3. Contact:[email protected] Song "Apollo" by Timely via Epidemic sound Support the show at Patreon.com/practicemakespresence.
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Ep. 62 Elevation Podcast Interview
This Episode is Matt's visit to the Elevation Podcast. Check out the Elevation show as a podcast and a youtube stream. Matt is @mattyinaz on Twitter or [email protected] Song "Apollo" by Timely via Epidemic sound Support the show at Patreon.com/practicemakespresence.
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Ep. 61 The Space Between "All" and "If"
In this episode, Matt reflects on the different ways Jesus is said to have prayed during the night in the garden of Gethsemane. Are we people of the "all", "if", or the space between? [email protected] Song "Apollo" by Timely via Epidemic sound Support the show at...
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Ep. 60 Meditative States with Ambika Devi
Ambika Devi's depth of knowledge takes you on a journey from the stars to your inner world. She is an international award-winning bestselling author of four books, an expert astrologer, and a dynamic international speaker. She specializes in getting your mind focused, igniting your intuition,...
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Ep. 59 Psychology of Teams with Clint Adams
Clint Adams is a former police officer, counselor, and current business leadership consultant. In this episode, we compare notes on policing, workplace change and talk about his book Lighting the Blue Flame, addressing a fictional community's response to someone who dies by suicide. Matt is...
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Ep. 58 Finding Your Inner Dolly Parton with Kourtney Thomas
Kourtney Thomas is on a mission to help women find their own inner Dolly Parton. Through guided self-discovery work and coaching, she helps women see themselves so they can trust themselves in every choice they make for their bodies, lives, and businesses. She believes that everyone needs the…
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Ep. 57 The Other Side of Perfect with Debbie Emick
Debbie Emick is the author of The Other Side of Perfect, is a brutally honest and revealing peek into the life of a woman whose multiple diagnoses and bleak prognosis would be the surprising source of her ultimate liberation. In her desperate attempt to claw her way out of hopelessness, this...
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Ep. 56 Becoming Women of Principle with MK Morales
MK Morales is a writer who is passionately helping women to live courageously. She speaks honestly about her own journey from "hell to home" and how she has developed her faith principles that have transformed her life. She is the author of "Becoming Women of Principle," which is available now....
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Ep. 55 Tom Gerencer Can't Do It Without God
Tom Gerencer is a writer, SEO expert, and the author of the upcoming book, "I Can't Do It Without You, God". Our discussion covers his ongoing journey in faith that reflects deeply on life's difficult questions. Want to be on the show? Contact/follow @mattyinaz on Twitter and IG. Email...
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Ep. 54 Body Liberation For All with Dalia Kinsey
Dalia Kinsey is a registered dietician who hosts Body Liberation For All where she works with people to establish intuitive eating and joyful movement. Her work recognizes the intersectional identities of marginalized people and the ongoing effects of oppression and stigma. Find Dalia @...
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Ep. 53 Better Call Paul 3
This episode is a reflection on I Corinthians chapter three and four. Inside this discussion is more about finding belonging and connectedness and learning to participate with other people in order to care for one another and the world. Have questions? Do you want to be a guest on the show?...
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Ep. 52 Advent Meditation on Consolation
This episode is a short grounding mediation with breathing exercises and guided imagery. The passage inspiring this comes from Luke chapter 2. Contact Matt at [email protected], Mattyinaz on Twitter and IG Music by Epidemic Sound - "Meditation Aquatic" by 369
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Ep. 51 Better Call Paul 2
Matt is back to discuss chapter 2 of I Corinthians, where we encounter a new experience with wisdom. Contacts: @mattyinaz on Twitter and IG or [email protected] Song "Apollo" by Timely via Epidemic sound Support the show at Patreon.com/practicemakespresence.
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Ep. 50 Illustrating Justice with Health Disparities with Pizza Parties
In this episode, Matt discusses a theory of justice, health disparities, and his life-long lesson learned from a school pizza party. Contact:[email protected] The theme song "Apollo" is by Timely via Epidemic sound.
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Ep. 49 WRTB? Reading While Black
In this episode, Matt answers "Why Read This Book?" and reflects on Reading While Black by Esau McCaulley. Be encouraged by biblical readings for justice and human dignity! Contact:@Mattyinaz and [email protected] Song "Apollo" by Timely via Epidemic sound
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Ep. 48 My Pet Grief
In this episode, I share my thoughts and coping strategies with our family's loss of our beloved fourteen-year-old beagle named Bailey on September 27, 2020. Music by Epidemic Sound Contact:[email protected]
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Ep. 47 Better Call Paul - 1
In the first episode of a new series, we explore belonging and connectedness through a study of the two letters of Paul to the church at Corinth. How do we get along in the midst of division, past history, and church people behaving badly? Contact @mattyinaz on twitter and IG Music by Epidemic...
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Ep. 46 WRTB? Extraordinary Relationships
Why Read This Book? Check out my review of Extraordinary Relationships by Roberta Gilbert. This book is a lay person's guide to Bowenian or Emotional Family Systems Theory which is a useful approach to managing conflict in families, groups, and communities. Music by Epidemic Sound. Support PMP at...
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Ep. 45 Coping with COVID 19
More quick tips about fear and comfort during the COVID 19 pandemic Music by Epidemic Sound Contact:@mattyinaz on Twitter and Instagram Support the show at www.patreon.com/practicemakespresence Fofana NK, Latif F, Sarfraz S, Bilal, Bashir MF, Komal B. Fear and agony of the pandemic leading to...
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Ep. 44 WRTB? - Lazy, Crazy, and Disgusting
Why Read This Book? Lacy, Crazy, and Disgusting: Stigma and the Undoing of Global Health By Alexandra Brewis and Amber Wutich Messages around health and public health intentionally use stigmatizing themes to inspire changes in behavior. How well does this work? Does it ever backfire? You should...
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Ep. 43 Threat Perception Failure
Matt discusses his experience growing up with police officer Dad, his experiences with the police as an adult, and the beginning of the research effort to understanding police and citizen violent contact. Reach Matt through @mattyinaz on twitter and Instagram. Music by Epidemic Sound Ref. Nix…
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Ep. 42 Self-Care in a Pandemic with Cesar Gamez
Let's talk about self-care and compassion in these days of pandemic and social activism. Cesar Gamez has a background in private therapeutic work, consulting, and business administration. He is passionate about helping people! Music via Epidemic Sound Contact Cesar Gamez @cesargamez on Twitter…
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Ep. 41 Pandemic at Pentecost
This episode is a sermon delivered via zoom to the congregation of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Litchfield Park, AZ for online worship for the weekend of May 30th and 31st. Music by Epidemic Sound Contact Matt at @mattyinaz on Twitter and Instagram
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Ep. 40 God's Providence in a National Nightmare - Daniel Chapter 6
In this episode, Biblical proof that haters are gonna hate, presence and peace in the time of conspiracy and danger, and some new ways to pray. Please consider financially supporting this show on patreon.com. Thank you! @mattyinaz on twitter www.practicemakespresence.com Music by epidemic sound…
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Ep. 39 God's Providence in a National Nightmare - Daniel Chapter 5
Our series continues with Part 5. Daniel has been through a lot but is facing new challenges because change is brewing, people are kickin' and sippin' and then the handwriting on the wall appears. Music by Epidemic Sound Kids on the Porch - Iso Indies Free Your Mind - Vicki Vox @mattyinaz twitter...
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Ep. 38 God's Providence in a National Nightmare - Daniel Chapter 4
Let's discuss Daniel Chapter 4 as well as some ways that someone can learn to read the Bible. In this episode someone loses their mind, everybody gets a case of the "feels", and we focus on the dangers of pride. @mattyinaz on twitter support the show at www.patreon.com/practicemakespresence
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Ep. 37 God's Providence In a National Nightmare - Daniel Chapter 3
Reflections and music in this discussion of Daniel chapter 3. Find hope in our retelling story of perseverance during a national nightmare. Music provided under terms by Epidemic Sound The Mountains Disconnect, T. Kowalksi From Here We Can See, R. Sillard Sentimental Angels, R. Aldo Selenelion…
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Ep. 36 God's Providence in a National Nightmare - Daniel Chapter 2
Find some comfort in the ancient drama of Daniel, who lives and perseveres by faith during his own national nightmare. This episode is an audio-guided tour of Daniel 2 with questions, reflections, and soothing music to remember that faithfulness is part of the spiritual experience. Music from...
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Ep. 35 The Three Guests
Restful and soothing help to transform ignorance, grief, and fear so that we may rest and be encouraged in the middle of all of our thoughts and feelings, and the thoughts and feelings about those thoughts and feelings. Music from Epidemic Sound: Remnants of a setting sun, T.Kowalski A common...
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Ep. 34 Straight Outta Compline - March 21
More bedtime prayers from our sisters and brothers in New Zealand. Read along at https://anglicanprayerbook.nz/167.html Music provided under terms by Epidemic Sound Reverse by silver maple Sweet Hope by Megan Wofford None Left David Celeste Contact @mattyninaz on twitter and...
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Ep. 33 God's Providence in a National Nightmare - Daniel Chapter 1
Find comfort in a Hebrew Scripture story of God's providence during a national nightmare. Check out part one as we discuss the book of Daniel. Music provided under terms by Epidemic Sound Secrets of the Earth by Lama House Meridian Sun by Daniel Keade Nadi by Gavin Luke Skydive by Killrude...
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Ep. 32 Straight Outta Compline - March 14
Compline is prayer before sleep at the end of the day. In this episode, I relive my love of AM radio and remember how comforting music, prayers, and storytelling provided hope in troubling times. May you sleep in peace! Music provided under the terms of agreement with Epidemic Sound Amazing Grace...
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Ep. 31 You Have More Choices Than You Realize
Whether it be the two-party system, on/off switches, or day/nights we are likely to think that there are only two ways to see things. This makes life more difficult than it needs to be. Catch me at @mattyinaz on Twitter or at [email protected]
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Ep. 30 Hug a Tree (but tell its story first)
The tree of life is a very popular image among a wide range of religious thought. In this episode, we dive into Roman history, the wild ending of the Book of Revelation and consider what trees can teach us about shame, violence, peace, and abundance. * credit to Amy Meverden, and her dissertation...
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Ep. 29 Advent Meditation - Awaken!
Using the slumber and waking metaphors in the readings from Advent 1, we sit and reflect on the call to awaken to a new life in the world.
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Ep. 28 You Don't Have to be Ruthless to Win with Jonathan Keyser
Jonathan Keyser is the founder of KEYSER, a leading commercial real estate firm in Arizona, where he is also a community and professional leader. His new book, You Don't Have to Be Ruthless to Win, tells the story of his transformation from having a work ethic of ruthless deal-making to one of...
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Ep. 27 Conflict and Caring
How can we keep our sanity in the middle of the conflicts about things we care about? In this episode, models of conflict, Jesus and conflict, conflict theory, and a recent case in point. Support the show, www.patreon.com/practicemakespresence.com Contact [email protected]
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Ep. 26 Old Stories and Young Hearts
Meadow Sandoval, my soon to be Junior in High School, has been spending her summer working on her AP Literature reading list which includes several Bible passages. Now she has some questions! Meadow joins the podcast to discuss her questions from her reading. support the show at...
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Ep. 25 The Good in Being Difficult
Can being difficult, defiant, or even subversive be part of compassionate living? In this episode, I discuss a recent experience of being difficult for the greater good of students and young professionals, the wild set up to Luke 8:26-39, and I discuss how being difficult can be the wise choice!…
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Ep. 24 Religious AF with Brian Baker
Brian Baker is an Army veteran and a graduate of West Point. After leaving the Army almost thirty years ago he became an Episcopal priest. He has been very involved in the institutional church, serving as a Cathedral dean and on the executive council of the episcopal denomination. He was also...
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Ep. 23 We Can Make Peace by Listening with Guest Christopher Zambakari
Dr. Christopher Zambakari is a South Sudanese-American, who immigrated to the United States in 2001 as a refugee from South Sudan. Christopher has built a strong foundation as a visionary leader, scholar, international consultant, and speaker. He is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The...
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Ep. 22 The Fragile, The Tough, and The Resilient
One side calls the other weak, and they call the other heartless. How are we to move past mindsets of all-encompassing weakness or every vigilant safety? Is there a choice? Let's talk building resilience for ourselves and our communities! [email protected]
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Ep. 21 It's Okay to Laugh at Jesus!
In this episode, we discuss irony, sarcasm, and humor that connects with your audience in challenging ways. Two thousand years, as well as cultural differences, have made it difficult for the modern reader of the gospels to spot moments of exaggeration, mockery, sarcasm, and punch-like cynicism…
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Ep. 20 - Leading, Healing, and an Ethic of Peace with James Rhodenhiser
In this episode, we meet James Rhodenhiser, a new resident to Arizona who serves as an Episcopal Priest. Our conversation today includes thoughts about healing from religious trauma, the anatomy of peace, managing change, and how beekeeping is a metaphor for leading. I hope you enjoy the show!...
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Ep. 19 - The Power of Cringe Compels YOU and Cory & The Seventh Story (reviewed)
In this episode, we look at Luke 4:21-30 and compare it to our experiences with awkward growth that compels you to an unseen future. Enjoy my stories of cringe and find some comfort in your awkward growth! As a bonus, I review the new children's book Cory and The Seventh Story, by Brian McLaren…
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Ep. 18 - "Smells Like Teen Spirituality" with Liz Hengst and Jesse Villegas
Attention: Parents, church leaders, and caring adults! In this episode, we discuss the spiritual life of teenagers, the mysterious work of youth ministry, and ways to incorporate youth into a faith community. My guests are Liz Hengst, Minister of Youth at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in…
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Ep. 17 - Weddings, Wine, and Does the Bible Command the Restribution of Wealth?
In this episode, I reflect on the Gospel reading from the Revised Common Lectionary for January 20, 2019 - The Wedding at Cana in John 2:1-11 I also discuss a passage from a textbook Social Welfare Reform and Social Programs that says the Bible only asks for sympathy toward the needy but does not...
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Ep. 16 - 2018 Wisdom in Review
Ten wise things I picked up from books and conversations I encountered this year. Listen in for my thoughts on grace, fear, darkness, humility, and how big things in life actually start. Thank you for listening and let's stay connected! Support the show on Patreon Check out the blog Follow PMP on...
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Practice Makes Presence is a podcast with discussions on mental health, social justice, and spirituality.Practice means that there is nothing conventional, standard, or predictable about your life. Your path is a grand journey where relationships with wise travelers can be both inspiring and encouraging. This growth takes work and support.Presence means that we accept that this moment is the only opportunity we have to embrace life. Our growth in wisdom and compassion begins with honoring our experience, the experiences of those around us, and finally the experiences of the world around us.The podcast is about thinking critically, growing authentically, and sharing wisdom intentionally. The podcast is not perfect, but with practice, we can all be more present in our lives and our communities. And that sounds perfect!
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Matt Sandoval
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